fileRead like a good boy.txt
notes/Read like a good boy.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Rock Ransomware
Rock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Rock
- First Seen
- March 1, 2026
How Rock ransomware works
File modification behavior
Rock updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Rock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.[0-9a-z]{4}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Rock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/uzxai6ndv.jpg
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Rock ransomware:
- rocksomwareV2.exe
- 9b31c.ex
About this analysis
This Rock ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Rock.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Rock inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Rock across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.